| Issue ID | 393003 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 770531 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 29/11/02 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 25 mph our vehicle t-boned another vehicle traveling approximately 50 mph. The other vehicle is completely totaled, and there is extensive damage to the front end of the truck. The whole front end of the truck is pushed back and shifted to the left side of the vehicle, and the frame of the truck is bent. Despite the major damage, the air bags failed to deploy. Contacted chrysler and repairs are on hold until investigated. Chrysler refuses to provide any information on the status of the investigation. Dt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18ZX2JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/06/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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